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Learning in Retirement 2021 - 2022 Steering Committee Officers Learning in Retirement 2021 - 2022 Steering Committee Officers Jim Krueger, President Jerry Lang, Vice President Kathi Sawall, Secretary Terrie Kragenbrink, Treasurer Committee Chairs Administrative / Finance Curriculum Jerry Lang Lee Prellwitz Membership/Promotion We Need YOU! If you are willing to help with this committee, please contact Jim Krueger. LIR is affiliated with UW Oshkosh Division of Online and Continuing Education - Page | 1 From the President To the Members of LIR: LIR stands ready for the second year of education and entertainment during the pandemic era. Congratulations are in order for staff, committee members and you, the membership, for a successful, and gratifying year. The organization is equipped with new skills and a great deal of hard-won experience. Some members have found the virtual sessions to have benefits (no need for travel, avoidance of inclement weather, unlimited room for attendance, etc.), and others have found the virtual mechanism to be off-putting and awkward. Both responses are legitimate. As the membership has expressed the desire for in-person activities for the coming year, staff has been busy finding suitable venues for in-person sessions. The locations that we have used for years are similarly challenged to offer space for us safely and appropriately. If we had more resources, LIR would be truly pleased to offer simultaneous in-person and virtual sessions, but that is not possible. Each program will be offered in either virtual or in-person forms, but not both. This catalog will make that clear so you can make your choices. In addition, the venues, and our sponsoring partner UWO, will have opinions as to the use of the familiar methods to avoid transfer of infection. The survey earlier in the summer showed a 99% vaccination rate in the members who answered the survey, a very encouraging result. For those who have not obtained a vaccination, all public health organizations have been clear about the advantage. For those who wish to augment protection during in-person sessions by voluntarily wearing a mask, feal free to do so. Choosing a strategy for tour resumption has proven to be more difficult. For now, we will offer two trips to Mosquito Hill, as this is familiar to the membership. A meal will not be part of the tour. Of course, if there is resurgence in Covid-19 there may need to be a return to virtual sessions. Our presenters are ready to do so. We approach this year with optimism and hope to see all of you online or in person to continue the mission of LIR. Jim Krueger President LIR’s connection to the UW Oshkosh campus is through the Division of Online and Continuing Education office. OCE is located in Lincoln Hall on the UWO campus. You may contact us through e-mail at [email protected] or call at 920/424-0876. UW Oshkosh - OCE / LIR 800 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, WI 54901 This publication was produced by UW Oshkosh. Please do not duplicate. LIR is affiliated with UW Oshkosh Division of Online and Continuing Education - Page | 2 About Learning in Retirement & Membership The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Learning in Retirement (LIR) is a self-directed, membership-based association, offering learning opportunities to its members. Members choose course topics, organize course, lead discussion groups, and participate in peer teaching/learning. There are classes and instructors, but no tests or grades. LIR is affiliated with UWO’s Division of Online and Continuing Education (OCE) who hosts and provides administrative support to the program. Membership: The annual membership fee for LIR is $100. Membership year is July 1 thru June 30. You will receive a new catalog and membership renewal information in July each year. Your LIR Membership fee of $100 includes attendance at unlimited programs for one academic year July 1 – June 30, including: . Learning sessions led by experts in their fields; . Member-led interest/study groups; . Member taught learning sessions; . Tours of local business and industry; and . The ability to take part in on and off-campus performances (theater and music) and coach bus trips to enjoy museums, gardens, and local cuisine. (These often have an extra charge for tickets, admittance fees, food, and transportation). New members may join at any time. You may register on-line and pay at www.uwosh.edu/lir. Click on “Become a Member or Renew Your Membership” or mail your completed membership form along with a check to the LIR office. Credit / Debit card payments may only be accepted electronically. How to Register for Programs ON–LINE: Register on-line day or night by going to: www.uwosh.edu/lir. Under “Curriculum Offerings” click on the “Register” button. You will be redirected to the online registration site. Please note: Continuing Ed has implemented a new registration software system. It may look different; however, you are still able and encouraged to register on-line. MAIL: Complete the registration form and mail it to the LIR office see page 2 for address. COVID-19 Updates As requested, best efforts were made to accommodate in-person programming. At any time, things may change and require LIR to return to virtual programming. Please check your emails regularly, as changes may happen without very much notice. There is a 50-person capacity at many venues. This limit was put in place to provide some level of distancing for your safety, and to accommodate a portion of the venue’s residents/guests. We encourage you to register only for the programs you will attend. Venues may require masks and/or check-in protocols. Please be prepared to wear a mask if requested and be patient as check-in may take time. Check-in instructions (if any) will be emailed in advance of the program. LIR is affiliated with UW Oshkosh Division of Online and Continuing Education - Page | 3 Special Interest Groups 1) Readers’ Choice Love books and reading? Group participants decide on the selection of books to read and discuss. Dates: Wednesdays, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, and January 5 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Coordinator: Lee Prellwitz Note: This group meets virtually and is separate from the Evergreen resident’s group. 2) Garden Group Experts will present on a variety of gardening and landscape topics. Field trips to area nurseries and gardens are a favorite activity. Group participants decide on the programming and activities. Dates: Fridays, September 10, October 1, November 5, and December 3 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am Coordinators: Debby Butch 3) Life Story Writing Group Reflect on your life and write autobiographical stories that focus on aspects of those memories. The focus of this group is to share your personal writing and offer feedback to one another. Some helpful writing resources will be supplied. Participants will receive monthly writing prompts or themes to use but are free to write on any topic. Dates: Tuesdays, September 28, October 26, November 23, December 28, January 25 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am Coordinator: Helen Adams and Marsha Rossiter Limit: 15 Participants Courses 4) Changes in Policing Over the Last 35 Years Chief Todd Thomas of the Appleton Police Department will be talking about the changes he has seen in police practices over the last 35 years, and how they’re affecting policing in general, including: 1) The changes in technology and how that has impacted what an officer does and how the criminals use them; 2) The expectations changing for police; and 3) The importance of law enforcement staying out of and not being allowed to be used politically. Chief Thomas encourages everyone to bring questions to this presentation. Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm Presenter: Todd L. Thomas, Chief of Police, City of Appleton Coordinator: Jerry Lang Location: Oak Park Place – Brin Hall, Menasha, Maximum: 100 5) Huey: Saving an Icon of the Vietnam War. EAA Aviation Museum Staffer Chris Henry discusses the incredible adventure experienced in working to obtain a Vietnam era UH-1 Huey helicopter for the museum and the amazing stories this airframe symbolizes. Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am. Presenter: Chris Henry, EAA Aviation Museum Programs Coordinator Coordinator: Barb Schmitz Location: Oshkosh Seniors Center South Building, Maximum: 50 LIR is affiliated with UW Oshkosh Division of Online and Continuing Education - Page | 4 6) Interplay between Medications and Nutrition Join Dr. Allen as he explores the interplay between medications and nutrition. Did you know many common medications may create a decreased and/or increased need for certain nutrients? He will explain how this happens along with other ways medication can affect nutrition. Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am Presenter: Dr. JJ Allen PharmD, CISSN, Hometown Pharmacy (Sawyer St, Oshkosh) Coordinator: Mary Bayorgeon Location: Evergreen, Maximum: 50 7) William Shakespeare's play "The Winter's Tale" (1610-1611) and its resonance with our contemporary lives Despite life-long friendships, the royal leaders--and their wives and servants and children--inevitably get caught up in anger, fantasy, and irrationality--as well as major moments of competition that solve nothing. In "The Winter's Tale" pride fosters malicious scorn and personal despair among the characters. The result is political and personal family breakdown (possibly reminding us of the chaos of governing we experienced this year) as well as abundant scenes of unsubstantiated accusations and jealous mistrust. Our group discussions aim to be fascinating, engaging, delightful, and friendly! Book Source: Folger Shakespeare Library: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare. Simon and Schuster Paperback, 2009, $5.99. Please use this edition so that everyone can easily find what page we are discussing as we move through the play.
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